The Shelter Game: Me, Starting with a Tenfold Drop Rate

Everyone was waiting for Irving's decision, but Irving himself did not rush to make a judgment.

After a moment of silent contemplation, Irving addressed Nick directly.

"I cannot make a judgment right now. The intelligence you provided may be true. However, these monsters are definitely not gathering together of their own accord. There must be a reason behind their gathering. I need to find that reason before I can make a final decision."

Irving's reasoning was undoubtedly sound.

Nick nodded, waiting for Irving to continue.

"I will head to the shelter game world immediately. This time, you should come with me. After all, you brought this intelligence."

Irving said quickly to Nick.

After saying this, Irving turned to look at the others.

"I apologize for making you come here for nothing. An unexpected situation has arisen, and I must address it first. You can all return to your own matters."

With that, Irving left with Nick.

Once Irving departed, Wendy followed suit without any hesitation.

Only four people remained in the conference room.

These four did not leave immediately, as they felt there were matters to discuss now that Irving was gone.

"If the intelligence Nick provided is true, and these monsters are indeed gathering on their own, then it seems Irving should relocate his shelter immediately," James said slowly.

As he spoke, he observed the expressions of the others.

James hoped to gauge their thoughts through their reactions.

However, he felt somewhat disappointed as the others maintained very calm expressions.

"What do you mean?" Anna asked directly.

"I believe James means that Irving can relocate his shelter alone, while the other shelters may not need to be moved right away," Benjamin said slowly.

James nodded toward Benjamin.

"Exactly! That's what I mean! The process of relocating a shelter is fraught with significant risks. Irving is the strongest among us, so he has the highest chance of successfully relocating his shelter alone.

Moreover, during this process, we can still provide him with assistance. If we all try to relocate together, we won't be able to help him.

If unexpected situations arise, we could all die as a result of a failed relocation. The risks are far too great; we must not take such a gamble."

James expressed all his concerns.

Anna and Vicky acknowledged that James's worries were indeed valid.

However, both felt that ultimately, it should be up to Irving to make the final decision.

"I share your concerns, but I believe only Irving can make the ultimate call. Let's patiently wait for his return," Anna said before standing up.

As the current leader of the Angel Guild, Anna's actions in the conference room signaled her desire for the others to leave.

James sighed, then turned and left without looking back.

Vicky and Benjamin were the last to leave the conference room, apart from Anna.

Once outside, Vicky lowered her voice and asked Benjamin, "Do you think we might encounter even bigger troubles ahead?"

Benjamin looked around to ensure no one was eavesdropping on their conversation.

Once satisfied that they were alone, he replied with a serious tone, "I believe we will definitely face greater troubles. The reason is that Irving has already defeated all the opponents we currently face.

This means that the monsters suddenly appearing are likely driven by an opponent we've never encountered before, and this opponent is probably very powerful."

Benjamin's response left Vicky feeling uneasy.

"You're right; it seems we're about to face a formidable enemy again."

Vicky disliked fighting immensely.

To her, combat posed significant risks for everyone involved. Even someone as strong as Irving could encounter unexpected situations during battle.

Benjamin sensed Vicky's worries.
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Not wanting her to be too anxious, he quickly reassured her, "Actually, the situation may not be as dire as you think. Perhaps this new opponent's actions are merely a test.

If Irving can effectively resolve the crisis facing his shelter, our new enemy may not take any rash actions afterward.

We still have some time to prepare and respond!"

Benjamin's words did little to ease Vicky's concerns.

She chose not to say anything further, and the two of them returned to the Ocean Group headquarters in silence.

Inside Irving's shelter, Irving and Nick were discussing the upcoming action plan.

"According to the latest intelligence provided by the members of the Angel Guild, the monster horde is currently located at the foot of the Lava Mountains. It's about a two-day journey from your shelter," Nick pointed out the location of the monster horde on the map.

Irving glanced at the map, furrowing his brow as he asked, "Since the monster horde is still quite far from my shelter, how can you be so sure that their target is my shelter?

The horde's target could be the mineral veins within the Lava Mountains, or perhaps the lair of the Lava Giant. I even think it's quite possible that their target is a secret base of the Night Blades."

Irving raised his doubts.

In his view, Nick's basis for judgment seemed insufficient.

Nick shook his head.

"I had my doubts too about whether the horde's target was your shelter. However, every member of the Angel Guild who provided intelligence assured me that the target is indeed your shelter.

They once tried to lure some of the monsters away to other locations, but even after being moved, those monsters continued moving in the direction of your shelter."

Nick's response finally addressed Irving's concerns.

A wry smile appeared on Irving's lips.

"It seems that I have a significant attraction for these monsters. Even if I pull them away from the horde, they still head towards my shelter. Am I really that appealing to monsters?"

Irving jokingly asked Nick.

Nick did not respond.

He felt that Irving was being a bit too lighthearted.

In Nick's perspective, the situation Irving faced was extremely critical. Irving needed to come up with a solution quickly.

Although the monsters in the horde were not particularly strong, their sheer numbers were alarming.

Even Irving could face unexpected challenges when confronted with such a large number of monsters.

"Have you thought about the next action plan? How do you think we should deal with this monster horde?" Nick asked Irving seriously.

Irving did not provide an answer; he simply smiled and replied,

"I actually think we don't need to rush. According to what you said, the monster horde is still about two days away from my shelter. We just need to come up with a response in the next two days."

Irving's response surprised Nick.

Nick hadn't expected Irving to be so unconcerned.

"Why are you looking at me like that? Did my behavior surprise you so much?" Irving asked with a smile, noticing the look of astonishment on Nick's face.

Nick nodded.

"Your behavior definitely surprises me. Under normal circumstances, shouldn't you be more worried? At least you should be concerned about the safety of your shelter."

Nick's words succeeded in making Irving laugh.

"My shelter has long been unsafe. The Night Blades have launched several attacks on it. Since the Night Blades can attack, others can do the same.

Besides, I believe that if we act immediately now, we won't be successful. The monster horde is still quite far from my shelter, and whoever is controlling that horde won't reveal themselves easily.

When the horde gets closer to my shelter, that person will show themselves. At that point, we can identify the one behind the horde."

Irving's reasoning was indeed very clear.

Although Irving's thought process left Nick feeling bemused, he had to admit that it was the best strategy.

Moreover, staying in the shelter could provide them with the advantage of being prepared while the enemy was not.

"So, are we going to stay in your shelter for the next two days?"

"Of course not! We can use these two days to gather intelligence about the surroundings! If you want to investigate the current situation of the monster horde, you can head straight to the Lava Mountains.

I will prioritize checking the situation around my shelter. I've been busy with other matters lately and haven't closely observed the changes around my shelter.

I think it's necessary for me to grasp all the information around my shelter. Only then can my subsequent actions proceed smoothly.

Whether I need to deal with the monster horde's attacks or relocate the shelter, I must have a complete understanding of the information surrounding it!"

After saying this, Irving immediately took action.

He headed straight to a small lake not far from his shelter.

Although the lake was quite small, it was very deep. There were likely some monsters present in the lake; however, these monsters were not very strong, which was why Irving hadn't eliminated them all.

Seeing Irving's actions, Nick felt he should also take action.

Deciding to follow Irving's advice, Nick chose to head towards the Lava Mountains.

There was also a temporary camp set up by Irving and the others in the Lava Mountains, and Nick decided to wait there for the monster horde's arrival. He hoped to gather more intelligence related to the horde.